Renewable energy and energy efficient technologies are key to creating a clean energy future for the world. This Web site describes the different types of renewable energy choices current available to consumers to help create an Energy Star home.
Solar hot water is perhaps the most widely used renewable energy source. It has many uses from heating the water for your pool to heating your house through radiant flooring.
It is one of the most cost-effect solar technologies on the market and can provide year round heating of your water. There are many state and federal incentives to subsidize the cost of your solar hot water system. Read the rest of this entry →
Small Scale Hydro
Hydro power drums up images of huge dams such as hoover dam. However there are many smale scale hydro power systems that can generate energy day and night throughout the year for your home.
When you hear geothermal do you think of geysers and hot pools? Unfortunately that it still the perception that many have about geothermal energy. However there are geothermal systems that can heat and cool your home or business no matter where you live.
There are two ways to utilize Solar energy in your home.
There are two types of loop systems used in geothermal heating, open loop and closed loop.